BASF Corporation and TotalEnergies celebrate 20 years of operation in Port Arthur

This November marked 20 years since the startup of the joint venture between BASF Corporation and TotalEnergies Petrochemicals (BTP). Along with the operational success of the steam cracker in Port Arthur, the plant has retained approximately 70 employees who began working for the Port Arthur operation between 1998 and 2001, which speaks to the company culture and career opportunities. Now, the plant employs more than 300 full-time employees and contractors with an annual payroll of $39.1 million.

Over the last 20 years, BTP has contributed more than $4 million to nonprofit, community-based organizations in Southeast Texas. The Port Arthur employees volunteer to support multiple charitable and community organizations including: The United Way, Miracle Match for Life and local area education programs. Port Arthur employees also help bring a variety of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programs to local schools to encourage future STEM careers. 

“This year, BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals employees launched 20 Days of Giving for 20 Years in Business to collect items for local charity organizations,” said John Lycan, Vice President of Operations at BTP. “We strongly believe in giving back to the community we live and work in. I can’t think of a better way to honor 20 years of operational success than to give back to the community that supports us.”

“To say this partnership with TotalEnergies has been successful during the past 20 years is an understatement,” said Mary Kurian, BASF Senior Vice President, Petrochemicals, North America. “Over the years, the team in Port Arthur has increased feed flexibility, reliability, profitability and created a competitive edge that impacts all of BASF. We salute the employees for their hard work and are proud of their decision to celebrate this milestone by making a generous contribution to their community.” 

Giving Campaign

For the 20 business days leading up to Nov. 23, BTP employees “give” thanks to the community for 20 years of support by contributing to the organizations listed below:

• The Salvation Army Coats & Kettles - gently used or new coats and blankets
• Some Other Place - nonperishable foods and toiletries
• Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas– small canvases, paint, markers, colored pencils and adult coloring books
• Port Arthur Hospitality Center – gently used or new knit caps, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, coats, shoes and socks and canned goods
• Food Bank of Southeast Texas – non-perishable foods
• Family Services of Southeast Texas Women’s and Children’s Shelter – big kid toys for those 12+ such as ear buds, art kits, makeup, makeup mirrors, makeup bags, bath stuff, selfie sticks, cell phone accessories, itunes cards and electronic handheld games
• Port Arthur Blue Santa – Toys for 1–8-year-old children
• Nutrition and Services for Seniors – dog and cat food
• CPS Rainbow Room – baby diapers, baby wipes, infant and toddler clothing, Similac baby formula, comfort stuff animals, children’s books, Pak-n-Plays, car seats, infant and toddler boosters, toiletries, cleaning supplies, Wal-Mart gift cards 
• United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County – Financial contribution, one-time or payroll deduction
• Foundation for the Betterment of Seniors - Be Santa to a Senior Program – rubber sole socks, slippers, lotion, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner and facial care
• Anayat House - Toilet paper, 13-gallon kitchen trash bags, liquid laundry detergent, Windex, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant spray, Coffee Mate powdered creamer and liquid creamer, bottled water, variety pack of chips
• CPS - Gift items for teenagers, ages 12-17, including makeup kits, purses, wallets, sports memorabilia, gift cards to fast food restaurants, gift cards to GameStop